New Zealander

noun

New Zea·​land·​er ˈzē-lən-dər How to pronounce New Zealander (audio)
plural New Zealanders
: a native or inhabitant of New Zealand

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Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary were the first to ​climb Everest in 1953. — CNN Money, 18 May 2026 The bird belongs to the coat of arms of Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealander, who was part of the first team to conquer Mount Everest. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 After Scarsini directed his followers to boost Payne’s profile, the New Zealander’s account went viral. — Miami Herald, 1 June 2026 The New Zealander has been on the receiving end of some social media flak this week after a viral video from TMZ swept X on Monday. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for New Zealander

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of New Zealander was in 1770

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“New Zealander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Zealander. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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